The White Morning: A Novel of the Power of the German Women in Wartime

"The White Morning: A Novel of the Power of the German Women in Wartime" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a tale set against the backdrop of war, where Countess Gisela Niebuhr and her sisters fight for autonomy in a world ruled by men. Witnessing their mother's unhappiness and fueled by their father's oppressive nature, the sisters vow to remain unmarried. As their homeland is consumed by war, Gisela transforms from a sheltered aristocrat into a strong woman ready to defy tradition; she is determined to lead German women toward change and empowerment challenging the societal expectations thrust upon them as they navigate personal struggles and the shifting roles brought about by the war.